Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Many Australian soldiers refuse to use the official backpacks

THE Defence Force is facing legal action from soldiers who have
injured their backs while using army issue backpacks.
Army sources say up to 18 current and former soldiers could be
part of a class action.
Many soldiers refuse to use the official backpacks and spend up
to $500 to buy their own equipment from private suppliers before
heading off to Iraq and Afghanistan.
The army has issued a tender for 48,000 more of the backpacks to
be delivered over the next four years at a cost of about
$10million.
Soldiers have repeatedly warned the army the large packs were
ill suited to carrying their 40 to 50 kilograms of equipment.
They have complained of torn back muscles, dislocated shoulders
and suffered spinal problems from using the official packs.
One Australian pack manufacturer said he sold 40 heavy duty
backpacks last week to soldiers heading to the Middle East.
"It was approved by their commanding officer," said Peter
Marshall, owner of Crossfire military equipment in Braidwood.
"There would be up to 800 privately bought packs on soldiers
serving in the Middle East right now.

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